Factors influencing the outcomes of non-pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue across the lifespan of people living with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: a scoping review protocol.

Fishpool, Katie; Young, George; Ciurtin, Coziana; Cramp, Fiona; Erhieyovwe, Emmanuel Oghenetejiri; Farisogullari, Bayram; Macfarlane, Gary J; Machado, Pedro M; Pearson, Jen; Santos, Eduardo; Dures, Emma

Abstract

Fatigue is an important and distressing symptom for many people living with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Many non-pharmacological interventions have been investigated in recent years and some have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing fatigue and fatigue impact, however, there is limited guidance for clinicians to follow regarding the most appropriate management options. The objective of this scoping review is to understand and map the extent of evidence in relation to the factors that relate to the outcome of non-pharmacological interventions on MSK condition-related fatigue across the lifespan. This scoping review will include evidence relating to people of all ages living with chronic MSK conditions who have been offered a non-pharmacological intervention with either the intention or effect of reducing fatigue and its impact. Databases including AMED, PsycINFO, CINAHLPlus, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus will be searched for peer-reviewed primary research studies published after 1 January 2007 in English language. These findings will be used to identify factors associated with successful interventions and to map gaps in knowledge. Ethical approval was not required for this review. Findings will be disseminated by journal publications, conference presentations and by communicating with relevant healthcare and charity organisations. [Abstract copyright: © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.]

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 6, 2024
• Online Publication Date: May 3, 2024
• Publication Date: May 3, 2024
• Deposit Date: May 7, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 22, 2024
• Journal: BMJ open
• Electronic ISSN: 2044-6055
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 5
• Article Number: e082555
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082555
• Keywords: Paediatric rheumatology, RHEUMATOLOGY, Research Design, Fatigue, Musculoskeletal disorders, Humans, Fatigue - therapy, Musculoskeletal Diseases - therapy, Chronic Disease
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11977852